Internship at the British Institute of International and Comparative Law

The Institute is seeking applications for internships with the Investment Treaty Forum and its related research on international dispute resolution. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.

The ideal candidate will have a well-rounded knowledge of public international law and some specific knowledge of international investment law or international dispute resolution processes so as to be able to contribute effectively to a broad-based research and events agenda.

In particular, interns will be expected to assist in:

• Developing new research projects in various the areas of international investment law & international dispute resolution;
• Co-ordinating events (seminars, conferences, and roundtables) on international investment law & international dispute resolution;
• Preparing seminar and conference reports and research memoranda;
• Administrative tasks associated with the above.

Minimum Formal requirements:

• Level of education: LL.M degree or equivalent or relevant work experience in an international organisation, government department or private practice. Exceptional candidates with a first degree in law may also be considered.
• Research and drafting skills: ability to analyse and draw conclusions in a clear and precise manner; strong ability to conduct research through electronic means and resources. Prior experience in research posts will be considered a benefit.
• Language skills: very high level of proficiency in English.

Additional skills we would strongly welcome:

• Familiarity with the law of the European Union and/or practical knowledge of the workings of the EU institutions, especially in the field of external relations;
• Working knowledge of at least one other language;
• Proven ability to work well in a team;
• Organisational skills.

How to apply

Please email your CV, a brief statement outlining your interest and suitability for the position, plus a sample of your writing (published or unpublished) to: N. Jansen Calamita, Director, Investment Treaty Forum, n.j.calamita@biicl.org. Please include the following information in the body of the email:

• Full name and contact details
• Current educational status
• Areas of interest/expertise
• Name and contact of two references (academic or professional).

Availability

The structure of internships can be flexible. In your application, please give details of the amount of time per week you are available, the date from which you would be available and an end date (if known), or indefinite if applicable. Please also state the days of the week that would suit you best.

Applications are handled by email only and are considered on a rolling basis. Applications will be judged on match of skills and ability of the applicant to the work available at the time. Please note that internships at the Institute are unpaid.

If you reach the interview stage, you will then be invited for interview at the Institute at a mutually convenient time. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer everyone an interview, and as a result, some applications will be considered unsuccessful without progressing to the interview stage, or may be kept on file until suitable work matching the applicant's skills becomes available.